Hunky David Beckham delights fans by taking part in the ice bucket challenge wearing just jeans and a baseball cap

David Beckham has become the latest in a long list of celebrities to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and to the delight of many, he accepted the challenge topless.

The hunky former soccer star was nominated by American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest and gamely took part, wearing just a pair of jeans and a baseball cap as three pals dumped a barrel of ice water over his head.

The Ice Bucket Challenge, which sees people getting drenched in a chilly mixture of freezing cold water and ice cubes, has been backed by The ALS Association - which raises money to fund a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or Motor Neurone Disease.

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Alternatively, if they don’t want to take part they are encouraged to donate at least $100 to an ALS charity of their choice.

Giving the fans what they want: David accepted the challenge topless and, showing off his vast collection of tattoos

A little help from his friends: David's pals happily agreed to help him complete the challenge on Tuesday

Beckham's wife Victoria was nominated by her pal Eva Longoria but has yet to accept.

David and Victoria aren't the only celebrities to take part, with Britney Spears, 32, getting a shock as she was soaked on Monday.

While the star was all smiles as she accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Britney screamed as the freezing shower knocked off her sunglasses and she started to mutter something before the video she posted to Instagram ended

Shake it off: The former soccer player kept a smile on his face throughout proceedings despite the icy conditions

Will Victoria be next? David's wife Victoria was nominated by her pal Eva Longoria but had not accepted by the time David did his

David's close pal Gordon Ramsay uploaded an Instagram video of himself taking part in the challenge on Wednesday.

Kneeling shirtless as the bucket was held over his head, the celebrity chef nominated his wife Tana and their three children - Jack, Holly, Tilly and Megan - as well as Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper.

As the bucket was tipped over his head, the fiery TV personality dropped to the ground and kicked frantically, before getting up and running around his garden as his children laughed.

Tipping point: Gordon Ramsay uploaded a video of himself taking part in the challenge on Wednesday

Chilling out! Gordon is seen gasping as he's doused in the extra-cold ice water

Soaked: The normally fiery TV personality was noticeably quiet as the remaining contents were tipped over his head

Floored: Gordon collapsed as the icy experience became just too much for him for him to bear

Kate Upton got a soaking courtesy of her baseball player boyfriend Justin Verlander.

While many fans may have expected her to wear a bikini, the 22-year-old instead opted for a white long-sleeved T-shirt for her freezing challenge.

After emptying a bucket of ice water over the Detroit Tigers pitcher, Kate succumbed to the same fate.

Stone cold: The Scottish star managed to retain his smile as the experience came to an end

Quick check: Gordon ensured there were no lingering cubes in his shorts

Quick reflexes: Shortly after he was drenched in the icy cold water Ben Affleck grabbed his wife Jennifer Garner and jumped in the pool